
I am still trying to install the Rock-Steady combo on a '02 Chevy Tracker. The stearing linkage does NOT line up. There is a post on off-road.com of '99 Vitara 2" body lift where the guy put two long spacers and bolts to extend the steering shaft. DO NOT DO THIS! There is a lot of torque on this part, and I do not consider steering an optional feature.
I had a machine shop extend the lower shaft between the two u joints 2". 2" is too much and it binds with the shaft colapsed into the column about 3". A custom sleeve was precision machined and TIG welded. Next I am going to try extended the upper shaft that connects to the column with the block. 1.5" should be the correct length, but it still may bind since all of the geometry is thrown off with the lift. Be sure you have shop TIG weld this high tensile steel component. I wouldn't trust anything else.
This kit DOES NOT fit late model vehicles. Custom fabrication is not feasible. I will post if I find solution. So far two weeks without vehicle due to Rock Road claiming the kit would fit. I would not have bought it had I known they were not telling the truth. The column will colapse, but will not extend as they claim.
Regards,
Frustrated and still not lifted